To ensure an exceptional and safe experience for our students, faculty, staff and visitors, we have developed the Cowbell Well campaign to educate the MSU and Starkville community on strategies to prevent and respond to COVID-19.
Mississippi State will provide all students with a washable face covering. Students will be responsible for ensuring they have a face covering whenever they are on campus. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for persons who cannot wear a face covering due to medical conditions. Students should request these accommodations via the Office of Disability Support Services.
Don’t keep results a secret, report it to university officials to perform contact tracing. There is nothing to be ashamed of having gotten COVID-19; do use the experience to help friends and family prevent the same thing happening to them.
If you know someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 offer words of support and encouragement and help provide support like safely taking them groceries or prepared food.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially when you have been in high touch areas. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Individuals need to maintain at least 6 feet of separation from others when possible both on and off campus. Please follow campus signage for traffic flows in buildings and throughout campus.
Please isolate yourself from others and reach out to the Longest Student Health Center to schedule testing or report a positive test for further instructions. Rest, stay hydrated, and monitor your symptoms.
Practice self-care by exercising, eating healthy, talking to my friends & family. As part of the bulldog family we take care of each other. Know that there are resources on campus to help through this unprecedented time.